Blessings of Khilafat — Page 158
158 slamming it with some force. This causes the one who is hit to be thankful and appreciative of his action. But should someone do it with the intent of hurting someone, he will surely be punished. Hence, a change in the intent can make the same action produce two different results. Therefore, worship and virtuous deeds should not be done just because you are used to them. Rather, you should do them with solemn intention behind them. Many people ask for money in the name of the nation. They say do this and do that for the nation, but I ask, what is the value of the nation? You should not make financial contributions for the sake of your nation; rather, you should make financial sacrifices for the sake of God Almighty. Refrain from ever uttering such sinful words. Have their existed no nations before you? Were you without any relatives in the past? If they existed, then why was this new Jam a ‘at needed? Remember it well that what you call a nation has no value at all [in comparison with God. ] God alone is the One to consider. Therefore, all your actions should be directed towards God and for His sake alone. Submit yourself to Him while walking, moving around, sleeping or in wakefulness. Should you do this, your actions will certainly become ever more fruitful. Perform Good Deeds with Noble Intentions There are many people who do things out of habit without realizing why they are doing them. They do it because they are accustomed to doing it, and derive no benefit whatsoever. Just consider a Muslim who does not use his left hand to eat, but instead uses his